Falling for the Rebel Cowboy by Allison B Collins

Author:Allison B Collins [Collins, Allison B]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781488092824
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2018-03-07T17:01:03+00:00

Chapter Eleven

I wish you were my daddy kept ringing in Francine’s head.

Her son’s statement had shocked her the night before. And if she felt that way, how did Wyatt feel?

The words had echoed through Francine’s head all night, circling and circling, until she had finally fallen asleep. At some point, Wyatt must have pulled the blanket up over them.

All three of them.

Now morning light filtered in through the open curtains of Johnny’s room.

Wyatt’s arm was still wrapped around her middle, his deep breaths fluttering her hair.

She raised her arm to check her watch. After seven. She really had to get ready for yet another round of meetings. The days all seemed to blend one into the other.

Their time was fast coming to an end at this idyllic ranch.

And with Wyatt.

Wyatt’s arm moved, and he rubbed a hand down her hip. Nothing sexual, just comforting, and she wanted him to keep doing it.

But he sat up and rubbed his eyes. “Sorry. Guess I was more tired than I thought.”

“It’s fine. I’d just rather—”

“That I not be here if your father comes by, or when your coworkers start waking up.”

“Sorry. But after yesterday’s drama...”

He shrugged. “I get it. Family ain’t easy, and neither is a family business. My pop and I butt heads about the Sullivan image, too.” He stood and walked into the living room. “Watching that incident yesterday, I could see it from both sides. I was that bad boy, lusting after the prom queen, and her father threatened me to stay away from her. Hell, they all did.” He cleared his throat. “Yesterday, I saw what a father goes through, wanting to protect his child.”

“Yeah, I was always the good girl. I went to school, went to Dad’s office more often than not, ate my vegetables and stayed far away from boys in black leather.” She grinned.

“You ever regret not acting out?”

“Oh, I don’t know. Maybe.”

He shook his head. “If you had, you wouldn’t be the amazing woman and mother you are now.”

She followed him, her heart pinging at his words. “Thank you for everything you did yesterday. And for staying last night. I know it meant a lot to Johnny.” She kissed his cheek. “And to me.”

A muted ding sounded, and Wyatt pulled his phone out. He grimaced. “I need to get going. See you later.”

She followed him to the door, watched him walk down the hallway. What a man. He’d been there when Johnny needed him. Had been there when she needed him.

Lingering at the door, she allowed herself to daydream. What would he be like as a husband? She already knew he was great with kids. She imagined herself kissing him goodbye for the day, sending him off to do ranchy stuff, while she—

While she what?

She had an MBA, had graduated from Harvard, could run a major investment company.

What could she do on a ranch in Montana?

She’d be useless outdoors, knew nothing about animals or handiwork. And indoors... She couldn’t cook. Or bake. Wasn’t handy with a needle and thread.

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